Product Owner

IntellectoKids is one of the world's largest developers of educational apps for children ages 3 to 7. Our products are among the top 15 in the preschool apps category globally.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Product Owner to lead the development and growth of the IntellectoKids application. You will be the champion for our young users and their parents, driving product strategy and execution based on data-driven insights and a continuous learning approach. Your primary responsibility will be to identify, validate, and prioritize product opportunities that deliver real value to our users and contribute to the overall success of the application. You will work closely with a talented team of developers, designers, and other stakeholders to bring your vision to life.

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and maintain a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned with the company's overall goals.
2. Hypothesis-Driven Development: Drive product development using a Lean Startup methodology, formulating testable hypotheses, success metrics, and prioritizing features based on potential impact and feasibility.
3. Data Analysis & Insights: Continuously analyze in-app user behavior data, set out the key metrics of success, identify trends, and extract actionable insights to inform product decisions and identify areas for improvement.
4. User & Market Research: Conduct user research (with parents and through observation), analyze competitor offerings, and stay informed about the latest trends in early childhood education and mobile app development.
5. Ideation & Prioritization: Gather and synthesize ideas from various sources including user data, internal feedback (marketing, growth, support domains), testing results, competitor analysis, and your own insights. Prioritize these ideas based on validated hypotheses and potential impact.
6. Experimentation & Prototyping: Design and execute A/B tests and user testing sessions to validate product hypotheses and iterate on features. Create low-fidelity prototypes to quickly test concepts and gather feedback, in close cooperation with the Product designer and Game designer.
7. Requirements Definition: Translate validated hypotheses and user needs into clear and concise product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for the development team.
8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely and collaboratively with the development team, designers, marketing, growth, and customer support teams throughout the product lifecycle.
9. Development Team Management: Lead and guide the development team, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment. Support their professional growth and continuously seek ways to improve their work efficiency and delivery.
10. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track key product metrics, analyze performance, and provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress and key learnings.
11. Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest product management best practices, technologies, and trends in the education and mobile app industries. Embrace a culture of continuous learning and knowledge acquisition.

1. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Product Manager, preferably in the mobile app space.
2. Proven experience in applying Lean Startup principles and hypothesis-driven development.
3. Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools to derive actionable insights.
4. Excellent understanding of user-centered design principles and user research methodologies.
5. Experience with A/B testing and other experimentation techniques.
6. Ability to translate user needs and business requirements into clear and well-defined product specifications.
7. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
8. Experience managing and mentoring development teams in an Agile development environment.
9. Passion for education and creating engaging experiences for young children.
10. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Education, or a related field is a strong plus.
11. Fluency in Russian and English are required.

1. Independent & Unbiased: You possess a strong ability to approach product hypotheses objectively, relying on data and evidence rather than personal opinions.
2. Data-Driven: You are passionate about using data to inform decisions and measure the impact of your work.
3. Problem Solver: You are adept at identifying and solving complex problems with creative and effective solutions.
4. Growth Mindset: You are a continuous learner, eager to acquire new knowledge and adapt to evolving circumstances.
5. Results-Oriented: You are focused on achieving measurable results and driving the success of the product.
6. Collaborative Leader: You are able to effectively lead and motivate a development team.

1. Аn exciting opportunity in the rapidly growing EdTech industry.
2. Being part of one of the best teams in mobile performance marketing.
3. A strong culture of data-driven decision-making.
4. A high degree of autonomy (and responsibility).

Are you ready to apply? Please make sure you add a link to your portfolio in your CV.

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